Foodies of Palermo - street food tour
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Experience hosted by Marco
3 hours
Includes food, drinks, equipment
Up to 8 people
Hosted in English
What you'll do
If you want to taste the authentic Sicilian street food and catch the real soul of Palermo, this is the right choice! I and my friends will take you around the backstreets and markets of Palermo to give you the opportunity to enjoy the best local street food. We will stop at some carefully selected food stalls, modest bakeries and old inns to sample traditional street food and sip some "limited edition" wine ;-) Please be aware that this is not a gourmet tour, but a street food tour! Palermitan street food is renowned for being various but also challenging...so stretch your belly! Not only food: during the tour we will also discuss other topics like history, arts, traditions and social issues (eg.mafia). We will also share with you the best tips to enjoy the rest of your stay like a real local.
MORNING TOUR (all year round) explores the local markets of Capo and Vucciria and its secret gems.
EVENING TOUR (May-Oct) takes travellers around the intricate alleys of the modern port La Cala and the busy nightlife area of La Vucciria. This tour gives foodies the chance to try some unique night-time bites not available in the morning.
NB: the tour takes place rain or shine.
Group tour language: English only. Private tours available also in Italian, Spanish, French, Arabic.
Other things to note
ONLY the morning group tour IS adaptable for veget/pescat, the evening group tour is not. The experience is not suitable for vegans, celiacs, dairy allergic, people with limited walking capacity. Few chances to sit along the tour. At the meeting point we have a strict ten-min waiting policy.No pets
MORNING TOUR (all year round) explores the local markets of Capo and Vucciria and its secret gems.
EVENING TOUR (May-Oct) takes travellers around the intricate alleys of the modern port La Cala and the busy nightlife area of La Vucciria. This tour gives foodies the chance to try some unique night-time bites not available in the morning.
NB: the tour takes place rain or shine.
Group tour language: English only. Private tours available also in Italian, Spanish, French, Arabic.
Other things to note
ONLY the morning group tour IS adaptable for veget/pescat, the evening group tour is not. The experience is not suitable for vegans, celiacs, dairy allergic, people with limited walking capacity. Few chances to sit along the tour. At the meeting point we have a strict ten-min waiting policy.No pets
If you want to taste the authentic Sicilian street food and catch the real soul of Palermo, this is the right choice! I and my friends will take you around the backstreets and markets of Palermo to give you the opportunity to enjoy the best local street food. We will stop at some carefully selected food stalls, modest bakeries and old inns to sample traditional street food and sip some "limited edition" wine ;-) Please be aware that this is not a…
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Hi! We are a group of Palermitan guides with an obsession for food&wine! I (Marco) and my friends Salvo, Angelo, Raffa, Naida and Sergio are the pioneers of street food tours in Sicily. Come with us if you want to feel the real street spirit of Palermo. We don't see you as a client but as a friend! We keep a laid-back attitude with travellers, we share tips, facts and personal stories. We want you to know real Palermo without any touristy filters.
You don't know what food tour to book? We give you a tip: if hosts offer you cannoli in summertime, skip it! Cannoli is a seasonal winter dessert and in summertime are made for tourists only!
Unlike other hosts, we are licensed guides, we operate in compliance with the Italian tourist law and we happily pay taxes ;)
You don't know what food tour to book? We give you a tip: if hosts offer you cannoli in summertime, skip it! Cannoli is a seasonal winter dessert and in summertime are made for tourists only!
Unlike other hosts, we are licensed guides, we operate in compliance with the Italian tourist law and we happily pay taxes ;)
Hi! We are a group of Palermitan guides with an obsession for food&wine! I (Marco) and my friends Salvo, Angelo, Raffa, Naida and Sergio are the pioneers of street food tours in Sicily. Come with us if you want to feel the real street spirit of Palermo. We don't see you as a client but as a friend! We keep a laid-back attitude with travellers, we share tips, facts and personal stories. We want you to know real Palermo without any touristy filters.
You don't know what food tour to book? We…
You don't know what food tour to book? We…
Where you'll be
MEETING POINT: main gate of Massimo Theatre, the opera house, in Piazza Verdi.
THE MORNING TOUR GOES THROUGH: Piazza Verdi, Capo food market, Backstreets, Vucciria district, Old Inn of Uncle Totò, Food stalls, Piazza San Domenico (end).
THE EVENING TOUR GOES THROUGH: Piazza Verdi, La Cala (the modern port of the city), Backstreets, Vucciria district, Old Inn of Uncle Totò, Food stalls, Piazza San Domenico (end).
THE MORNING TOUR GOES THROUGH: Piazza Verdi, Capo food market, Backstreets, Vucciria district, Old Inn of Uncle Totò, Food stalls, Piazza San Domenico (end).
THE EVENING TOUR GOES THROUGH: Piazza Verdi, La Cala (the modern port of the city), Backstreets, Vucciria district, Old Inn of Uncle Totò, Food stalls, Piazza San Domenico (end).
Rated 4.94 out of 5 from 699 reviews.
Fantastic food tour in Palermo, highly recommended, we went on a Saturday and the markets were in full swing.marco tells you all about food, the background, people’s habits and Sicily’s history-Do not eat before as you will be full in the end:-)just go ahead and book, we loved the 11:00 am tour!
Fantastic food tour in Palermo, highly recommended, we went on a Saturday and the markets were in full swing.marco tells you all about food, the background, people’s habits and Si…
The experience with Marco was amazing! He gave so much backgrounds about Palermo and his market. He also gave a lot of suggestions about here to eat and place to visit nearby. If we will be back in Palermo, we will definitely do the evening tour too. Highly recommended!
The experience with Marco was amazing! He gave so much backgrounds about Palermo and his market. He also gave a lot of suggestions about here to eat and place to visit nearby. If w…
Things to know
Cancellation policy
Any experience can be canceled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase, or at least 7 days before the experience starts.
Guest requirements
Up to 8 guests ages 6 and up can attend. Parents may also bring children under 2 years of age.
Alcohol
This experience includes alcohol. Only guests who meet the legal drinking age will be served alcoholic beverages.
What to bring
comfy walking shoes (avoid flip flop), sunhat, bottle of water, tissues. Please bring your own mash.